Opuntia grandis

Treatments Opuntia grandis : Avoid to give excessive quantities of water to succulent plants, specially during cold months, because they can facilitate the growth of rots; these plants are often infected by the cochineal, that shall be eliminated by using mineral oil.

continental : Water the Opuntia grandis very regularly, trying to maintain the soil always a little humid, but not soaked or with stagnating water. Remember to increase waterings during the most luxuriant vegetative period, from March until October, and to decrease watering when the cold period starts.

alpine : We remind to water the Opuntia grandis very often, specially in summer; the soil shall be maintained humid constantly, but not soaked. During the cold season we can decrease waterings, but avoid the soil to dry out completely for too long periods.

mediterranean : Water the Opuntia grandis very regularly, allowing the substrate to be constantly humid; increase waterings specially in summer, and decrease them in winter. Remember that these plants suffer from drought, specially in case of long duration drought.

continental : This plant prefers to be exposed to direct sunlight all year long.
We remind that the Opuntia grandis does not tolerate cold; therefore it is grown as a houseplant in winter.

alpine : Grow the Opuntia grandis where it can be exposed every day to direct sunlight as long as possible.
It is advisable to grow these plants in the apartment during winter, you can place them outside as soon as spring comes.

mediterranean : Grow the Opuntia grandis in a very bright location, with a good exposure to direct sunlight.
Avoid to expose the Opuntia grandis to cold; place it in the house or in the hothouse since autumn.

Fertilization Opuntia grandis : Succulent plants need regular fertilizings, using a specific potassium-rich and nitrogen-poor fertilizer; they are given from April to October, every 20-30 days.

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